P3Architecture and Sustainable Design

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P3Architecture and Sustainable Design

• Sustainable Design Strategies

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What is Sustainable Design?

• Sustainable design is an approach which meets our
  current needs without jeopardizing the ability
  of future generations to meet their own needs
• It minimizes environmental impacts, it minimizes
  importation of goods and energy, and it minimizes
  the generation of waste.
• Sustainable design demands an understanding of
  our place within the ecology of our planet, and
  an understanding of the consequences of our
  actions.

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Case Study

• 10 Research Drive- The Terrace Building

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The Terrace Building

• Exterior Shell complete in 2000
• Interior fit-ups complete in 2001
• Exterior Landscaping is currently underway and
  scheduled for completion in 2004.

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The Terrace Building

• Won the 2003 NRCan Energy Efficiency Award for
  the New Buildings Category
• Was awarded CBIP (Commercial Building Incentive
  Program) status.
• Is one of the most energy efficient buildings in
  Canada- It is 60 more efficient than the Model
  National Energy Code Building.

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The Terrace Building

• Cornerstones of Sustainable Design

• Simple Technology Appropriate to Functional Need

• Consideration of Climate and Orientation

• Avoid Over Dependence on Mechanical Systems

• Use Environmentally Sensitive Materials

• Utilize an Integrated Design Approach

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The Terrace Building

• Simple Technology Appropriate to Functional Need

• Utilized a high quality architectural enclosure
• Double glazed, argon filled, thermally broken
  windows.
• R-30 walls
• R-40 Roof

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The Terrace Building

• Consideration of Climate and Orientation

• May not always be possible given pre-existing
  conditions, in this case a pre-existing Master
  Plan required a particular building orientation

• Overhangs and Buttresses shield the large
  expanses of glass from the summer sun.

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The Terrace Building

• Avoid Over Dependence on Mechanical Systems

• Utilize passive technologies

• Naturally ventilated- Air rises through stack
  effect to Rotunda Drum ventilating atrium and
  office wings

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The Terrace Building

• Avoid Over Dependence on Mechanical Systems

• Large windows and light wells allow natural
  light to penetrate the office wings reducing
  artificial light requirements.

• The building uses 1 watt/ square foot of power.

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The Terrace Building
Use Environmentally Sensitive Materials

• Tyndall Stone from local (Manitoba) source
• Granite from Quebec
• Concrete with fly ash filler
• Aluminum column surrounds from recycled content
• Carpet with recycled content
• All materials were selected with consideration
  for low VOCs

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The Terrace Building
Utilize an Integrated Design Approach

• Facilitate an approach that involves all parties

• Architects, engineers, owner, contractors work in
  an integrated team.

• Sustainable Design Goals are identified and all
  design decisions are made with an attempt to
  satisfy these requirements

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Laboratory Building Addition

• Utilize tried and proven building technologies in
  creative ways (similar to the Terrace)
• Utilize an Integrated Design Approach

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Laboratory Building Addition

• Examine options for passive systems, natural
  lighting and ventilation
• Explore opportunities for recycled materials,
  reducing water consumption and storm water
  retention